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3.8 · 5 plans · From 13.90¢/kWh

Rate range

Cheap spread.

Lowest

13.90¢

per kWh @ 1,000 kWh

Average

16.80¢

across 5 plans

Highest

23.50¢

per kWh @ 1,000 kWh

Lowest in this set

Cheapest cheap Direct Energy plan.

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Live Brighter Lite 12

Rate

13.90¢

Term

12 Months

$1000 kWh

$139

✓ 20% green
✓ Works for homes and apartments
✓ Round-the-clock customer care

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Rates by term length

Lock vs. flex.

Term	Plans	Lowest	Average
12 Months	3	13.90¢	17.63¢
24 Months	2	14.90¢	15.55¢

Every plan in this set

5 cheap Direct Energy plans.

Live Brighter Lite 12

12 Months · 20% green

13.90¢

per kWh

Live Brighter Lite 24

24 Months · 20% green

14.90¢

per kWh

Bright Secure 12

12 Months · 35% green

15.50¢

per kWh

Live Brighter 1K+ 24

24 Months · 20% green

16.20¢

per kWh

Twelve Hour Power 12

12 Months · 20% green

23.50¢

per kWh

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